Superior septal approach versus left atrial approach for mitral valve replacement: A retrospective cohort study

To compare the outcomes of superior septal approach and left atrial approach for mitral valve replacement. This retrospective cohort study was conducted at the Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi, and comprised records of patients who had undergone isolated mitral valve replacement from May 2003 t...

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Published in:Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association 2017-02, Vol.67 (2), p.322-326
Main Authors: Ansar, Tooba, Ali, Taimur Asif, Shahid, Saneeha, Fatimi, Saulat Hasnain, Murtaza, Ghulam
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Language:English
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Summary:To compare the outcomes of superior septal approach and left atrial approach for mitral valve replacement. This retrospective cohort study was conducted at the Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi, and comprised records of patients who had undergone isolated mitral valve replacement from May 2003 to April 2012. Cases were reviewed for the outcomes [primary: loss of normal sinus rhythm; secondary: complications, residual defect and mortality]. Patients with prior history of dysrhythmia, low ejection fraction (
ISSN:0030-9982